Varicose veins – NHS

Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged veins that usually occur on the legs and feet. They may be blue or dark purple, and are often lumpy, bulging or twisted in appearance.

Other symptoms include:

• aching, heavy and uncomfortable legs
• swollen feet and ankles
• burning or throbbing in your legs
• muscle cramp in your legs, particularly at night
• dry, itchy and thin skin over the affected vein

The symptoms are usually worse during warm weather or if you’ve been standing up for long periods of time. They may improve when you walk around or if you rest and raise your legs.

When to see a GP

If you have varicose veins and they do not cause you any discomfort, you may not need to visit a GP.

Varicose veins are rarely a serious condition and do not usually require treatment.

But speak to a GP if:

• your varicose veins are causing you pain or discomfort
• the skin over your veins is sore and irritated
• the aching in your legs is causing irritation at night and disturbing your sleep

The GP can diagnose varicose veins based on these symptoms, although further tests may be carried out.

Read about diagnosing varicose veins.

Causes of varicose veins

Varicose veins develop when the small valves inside the veins stop working properly.

In a healthy vein, blood flows smoothly to the heart. The blood is prevented from flowing backwards by a series of tiny valves that open and close to let blood through.

If the valves weaken or are damaged, the blood can flow backwards and collect in the vein, eventually causing it to be swollen and enlarged (varicose).

Certain things can increase your chances of developing varicose veins, such as:

• being female
• having a close family member with varicose veins
• being older
• being overweight
• having a job that involves long periods of standing
• being pregnant
• other conditions

Read about the causes of varicose veins.

Treating varicose veins

If treatment is necessary, your doctor may first recommend using compression stockings, taking regular exercise and elevating the affected area when resting.

If your varicose veins are still causing you pain or discomfort, or they cause complications, they can be treated in several ways.

The most common treatment options include:

• endothermal ablation – where heat is used to seal affected veins
• sclerotherapy – this uses special foam to close the veins
• ligation and stripping – the affected veins are surgically removed

It’s unlikely you’ll receive treatment on the NHS for cosmetic reasons – you’ll have to pay for cosmetic treatment privately.

If you do feel you require treatment, it might help if you print out treatment options for varicose veins to discuss with the GP.

Read about:

Treating varicose veins 

Complications of varicose veins

Preventing varicose veins

There’s little evidence to suggest you can stop varicose veins getting worse or completely stop new ones developing.

But there are ways to ease symptoms of existing varicose veins, such as:

• avoiding standing or sitting still for long periods and trying to move around every 30 minutes
• taking regular breaks throughout the day, raising the legs on pillows while resting to ease discomfort
• exercising regularly – this can improve circulation and help maintain a healthy weight

Types of varicose veins

There are several types of varicose veins, such as:

• trunk varicose veins – these are near to the surface of the skin and are thick and knobbly; they’re often long and can look unpleasant
• reticular varicose veins – these are red and sometimes grouped close together in a network
• telangiectasia varicose veins – also known as thread veins or spider veins, these are small clusters of blue or red veins that sometimes appear on your face or legs; they’re harmless and, unlike trunk varicose veins, do not bulge underneath the surface of the skin

Page last reviewed: 07 May 2020
Next review due: 07 May 2023

Why Are The Veins in My Feet Bulging?

Tuesday, July 26th, 2022

For some, veins are much more prominent than for others. It could be due to more translucent skin that the veins simply show through much more easily, or it could potentially be due to the size of the veins.

However, there is a point when the prominence and size can mean more, and that is when the veins seem to be bulging rather than just slightly bigger in appearance. Which brings us to the question: what causes bulging veins in feet? There are a few reasons why the veins in your feet are bulging, so let’s get into it.

What causes bulging varicose veins?

Varicose veins, frequently identified as bulging veins, can cause a host of symptoms such as pain, discomfort, and itching. This combination of symptoms and appearance impact our quality of life greatly. To understand why the veins in your feet may be bulging, let’s review the causes of varicose veins and how they can impact your feet.

The venous blood flow in the legs picks up the carbon dioxide and waste products from the cells. Since the veins work against gravity, they use one-way valves and muscle contractions while walking and moving to get the venous blood out of the legs and back towards the heart and lungs.

Physiologically speaking, varicose veins occur when the valves in the veins no longer function properly which allows venous blood flow to drop backwards towards your feet. Several factors contribute to varicose veins including age, family history, injuries, hormones, and pregnancy to name a few.

When we typically hear the term “high blood pressure,” we think of the disease process called hypertension which describes the arterial blood pressure being pushed to our limbs from the heart. However, in this case, the increased blood pressure is in your veins.

When valves no longer function, it causes the blood to pool in the veins which increases venous pressure, causing them to stretch, twist, and become what we know as the large, bulging veins called varicose veins.

Why are the varicose veins in my feet bulging?

So why do veins bulge so much on the feet? Sometimes normal veins can be more prominent on feet or hands simply because we lose collagen as we age and these areas in general lack the more robust soft tissue that helps support and hide veins in other parts of the body. Sometimes however, the bulging can be due to problems with increased pressure in those veins.

If you think of a column of water, it would be under the least amount of pressure at the top and the most pressure at the bottom. It is the same concept with the blood in our veins. The venous blood flow closest to the heart will be under the least amount of pressure, while the venous blood flow at the level of the feet will be under the most pressure. Try lying on your back with your legs up – the veins disappear right? That’s because you’ve relieved the pressure.

Over time, these varicose veins and their associated symptoms typically continue to get worse. Common signs and symptoms of varicose veins include:

• Aching
• Pain
• Heaviness
• Cramping
• Restless legs
• Itching
• Burning
• Swelling
• Skin changes
• Ulcers (in severe cases)

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, visit a vein specialist today.

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Treatment for bulging varicose veins in your feet

While it is important to understand that varicose veins will not go away on their own, here are a few options that can temporarily help with the symptoms of bulging veins in your feet until you are able to see a vein specialist.

• Wearing graduated compression stockings.
• Elevating your legs when possible.
• Avoid standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Perform exercises that contract your legs muscles such as calf raises, squats or lunges.
• Take 15-30min walks, two to three times per day.
• Wear less constricting shoes that promote full flexion of your foot when walking (limit wearing wedges and high heels).

You are not alone, in fact, approximately 30 percent of the US population suffers from varicose vein disease. This is such a common disease process, most major insurances cover treatments. Once you have a consultation with your vein specialist, they will most likely recommend an ultrasound to determine the source and severity of your disease. Based on the results, your physician will recommend a specialized vein treatment plan which will treat your vein disease process.

So, what are you waiting for? You don’t have to live with bulging veins on your feet.

Meet with a vein specialist today.

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Dr. Yan Katsnelson is a philanthropist, business owner, and highly skilled cardiac surgeon. He is the Founder and CEO of USA Vein Clinics, which is part of USA Clinics Group, the parent company of USA Fibroid Centers, USA Vascular Centers, and USA Oncology Centers, with more than 100 facilities nationwide. Dr. Yan has established himself as a strong advocate for accessibility and affordability of the most advanced medical care close to home. His mission is to create a positive experience for each patient with compassionate, personalized, and expert care.

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Varicose veins on the legs – symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Varicose veins are not just an aesthetic problem, but a serious threat to health. At the first signs of the disease, you should consult a doctor and start treatment. According to statistics, 75% of women and 60% of men suffer from this pathology. The disease is insidious in that at the first stage the patient feels only a slight heaviness in the legs, without attaching much importance to this. For what reason varicose veins develop and how to treat it, we will tell in this article. If you spend many hours on your feet and feel pain and swelling, then the information is required reading.

What happens in the body during varicose veins?

The direction of blood flow in the veins is controlled by valves. When they stop working normally, excessive fluid buildup occurs. As a result, the walls of blood vessels stretch and lose their elasticity. Most often, it is varicose veins of the legs, because this part of the human body is more prone to great physical exertion. Superficial and deep-lying veins over a long distance undergo changes.

Causes of development of varicose veins

• pregnancy – there is a strong pressure of the uterus on other organs, squeezing of blood vessels. A special load falls on the legs of a pregnant woman;
• after childbirth – incorrect pressing;
• genetic predisposition;
• sedentary lifestyle and little daily activity;
• endocrine diseases;
• overweight and obesity – the load on the legs increases;
• great physical activity – often those who stand a lot during the day suffer from the disease;
• age – the older the person, the weaker the walls of the vessels;
• high venous pressure;
• development of chronic diseases;
• mechanical injuries of the extremities – disrupt the operation of the valves of blood vessels;
• taking hormonal drugs;
• hormonal changes (lactation period, menopause in women).

The predisposition to varicose veins is transmitted from parents and other relatives in a straight line. Genetic predisposition affects the development of pathology, even despite the lifestyle. If at least one of the parents in the family suffers from varicose veins, the probability of getting sick with them in children is 60%, if both parents – 90%.

The first signs of the development of venous pathology

The very first symptom of varicose veins is pain in the legs by the end of the working day. This occurs when deep and superficial vessels change due to poor blood supply to soft tissues.

The pain can be different depending on the stage – at first it looks like ordinary fatigue, why there is a burning sensation in the legs, then a pulling pain and cramps in the calf muscle. And, of course, the disease is accompanied by external changes. Blue bulging vessels or stars appear on the legs, depending on the stage. Also, the disease may be accompanied by swelling of the feet or ankles, discoloration of the skin over the affected vein.

The danger of the disease is not at all in edema and convulsions, but in the high probability of blood clots in the vessels. These are hard blood clots. They can “stick” to the wall of the vessel and narrow its lumen, or they can break off and travel with the bloodstream to other vessels, increasing the risk of blockage. This condition can even lead to death.

Stages of varicose veins on the legs

There are 4 stages in total, including:

• The initial stage of the disease lasts differently for everyone – for some patients for several years, for others only a few months, and then it passes into the next stage. Moreover, varicose veins can develop both in people aged and young.

The initial stage is manifested by fatigue and heaviness in the legs after a hard day’s work. There may be swelling of the feet, ankles and lower leg, spider veins appear on the legs, nocturnal cramps in the calves and pain along the veins. This stage is also called superficial due to the formation of vascular cobwebs. Often these symptoms disappear after a night’s sleep. In some patients, symptoms worsen in bad weather and after intense exercise.

You should not wait until the disease passes into the second stage and more painful and unpleasant symptoms appear. It is better to see a doctor right away. He will diagnose and prescribe treatment.

• Stage 2 – has more severe symptoms. After a long sitting or standing position, nodules begin to appear and veins are palpated. At this stage, there is a high probability of formation of blood clots.

The doctor may recommend 2 methods of treatment: medical or surgical. In the first case, ointments, topical gels with anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, slimming stockings, elastic bandages and drugs to improve blood circulation are used. In the second, the removal of swollen veins with a laser or radiofrequency coagulation.

• Stage 3 is a more complex form of the disease, in which it is simply impossible not to notice something was wrong. All the signs are now accompanied by severe edema of the extremities, which do not go away in the morning, the outflow of venous blood is disturbed, trophic ulcers on the legs that do not heal for a long time, and a strong bulge of the veins are formed.

The patient at this stage often complains of dry skin and the formation of cracks of different depths on the legs. These symptoms of pathology pose a great danger to human health, so you should immediately consult a doctor.

At the stage of decompensation, as it is also called, it is pointless to carry out conservative treatment, only surgery can help the patient. During this operation, the affected veins are removed. The blood passing through the removed vessel will be redistributed to the deep veins, which will quickly get used to the increased load.

• Stage 4 – In the fourth stage of varicose veins, not only the vessels of the legs, but also the skin of the lower extremities are severely affected. It becomes dehydrated, excessively dry, microcracks of various depths form on it. The skin on the legs may become dark in color. Skin atrophy appears. Trophic ulcers stop healing.

The only possible treatment option that can be used at the last stage of the disease is surgical treatment followed by the use of drugs. The patient after treatment takes drugs that thin the blood and uses ointments to relieve local inflammation.

How is varicose veins diagnosed?

At the first examination, the doctor will talk with the patient and determine the combination of factors that led him to the development of the disease. Then the specialist will send for laboratory tests: blood and urine tests, which can provide the necessary information about diseases of internal organs, metabolic disorders, lack of vitamins and minerals, water retention in the body, which leads to vascular pathologies.

Among the hardware research methods, ultrasound of the veins of the lower extremities is used, namely ultrasound dopplerography (a method that allows you to assess the patency of blood vessels, valves) or ultrasound angioscanning (if there are complications), computed tomography and MRI of the veins of the lower extremities.

Treatment methods for varicose veins

In the initial stages, pathology can be treated with conservative therapy, using medications for varicose veins. For this, anticoagulants are used (reduce blood viscosity and improve tissue nutrition), antiplatelet agents (reduce the risk of thrombosis and improve tissue trophism), venotonics (prevent further stretching of the veins, reduce inflammation and swelling).

In later stages resort to the use of surgical intervention. Modern operations that are performed using a laser, radiofrequency method or sclerotherapy are done under local anesthesia. Their goal is to close the affected vein. Blood will begin to pass through healthy deep vessels to the heart, which are extremely rarely subject to varicose veins – they are thicker and stronger.

It is important during treatment to use compression stockings that compress the legs and physically do not allow the veins to swell. Over time, it stretches, so after a few months it needs to be changed.

The patient needs to load himself with a little physical activity – light exercise or walking. Muscles that constantly contract when walking help pump blood up to the heart and reduce congestion.

Disease prevention

Doctors recommend following a few simple rules to avoid the appearance of an unpleasant ailment:

• Try not to sit or stand in one position for a long time, move more and be outdoors more often. Physical activity is the best prevention of varicose veins.
• When resting after a day’s work, lift your legs up – this will relieve pain and help the proper outflow of blood.
• It is better to constantly keep yourself in shape and prevent the appearance of obesity, we have already said above that excess weight is one of the causes of pathology.
• Wear loose-fitting clothing made from natural fabrics – don’t put too much pressure on your legs with tight pants.
• High-heeled shoes should be discarded or worn less frequently. Any shoes you wear should not squeeze the foot and lower leg too much. It is advisable to use arch support insoles.
• Avoid hot and prolonged baths. They help reduce venous tone.
• Adhere to proper nutrition and give up bad habits. This strengthens blood vessels, reduces blood viscosity, lowers blood pressure.
• Every morning you can do gymnastics, it helps to tone all the muscles.

To undergo diagnostics and treatment of varicose veins of the lower extremities, please contact the Mediunion Medical Center.

You can register in one of the ways convenient for you:

• Online on our website medyunion.ru. Fill out the electronic form, indicating your contact details, doctor’s specialization, convenient date and time for an appointment.
• Request a call back with your name and phone number. Our managers will call you back within 15 minutes and answer your questions.
• Call the medical clinic reception at +7 391 201-03-03 .

Varicose veins in the feet. Causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of foot varicose veins.

Article content:

1. What is foot varicose veins
2. Anatomical features of varicose veins of the foot
3. Causes of varicose veins in the feet
4. Symptoms of varicose veins on the feet
5. Diagnosis of varicose veins on the foot
6. The best remedies for the treatment of veins in the ankles and feet
7. EVLT (endovenous laser coagulation) of foot veins
8. Liquid and foam sclerotherapy of foot veins
9. Miniphlebectomy of foot varicose veins
10. Results of treatment of varicose veins in the feet
11. Treatment of varicose veins on the feet in the Moscow Innovation Center of Phlebology
12. Patient questions about varicose veins in the feet

What is foot varicose veins

Varicose veins of the foot is a fairly common manifestation of varicose disease of the lower extremities, manifested by the appearance of dilated, deformed, tortuous veins in the rear of the foot or ankle.

Varicose veins of the dorsal foot

Anatomical features of varicose veins of the foot

sebaceous plexus of veins of the foot.

Anatomical features of the foot veins

Varicose veins of these venous vessels have the following anatomical and physiological preconditions:

• The dorsal plexus of the foot veins is in direct anatomical and physiological relationship with superficial veins of the lower leg and ankle. Therefore, at a certain stage in the development of varicose veins, it can be involved in varicose expansion of the superficial veins of the lower limb.
• Veins of the dorsal plexus of the foot are located very superficially in the thickness of the subcutaneous fat, without significant strengthening by fascial structures, which contributes to the varicose transformation of these vessels.
• The veins of the dorsal foot are clearly visible (aesthetically demanding) and closely connected with the cutaneous nerves (causes difficulties to eliminate).

Varicose veins in the feet and ankles can cause significant discomfort in patients suffering from this pathology. Varicose veins in the feet make even the simplest activities, such as walking or standing, difficult. Sufferers may not only experience negative physical side effects such as pain and swelling, they may also experience the unsightly cosmetic problem of twisted, deformed, and swollen veins.

Advanced varicose veins in the feet

Fortunately, there are a number of treatments that can help patients get rid of varicose veins in the feet and ankles. Here we will discuss the causes of varicose veins in the legs before delving into the best treatments.

What causes varicose veins in the feet?

Many different factors, from genetics and poor nutrition to stress, lead to varicose veins in the feet. However, the two most important reasons are gravity and weight. Varicose veins often occur in the legs at the level of the feet, as the veins in the legs take a lot of stress against gravity to direct blood flow to the heart. They also support the weight of the upper body, which puts extra pressure on the venous vessels in the lower extremities to regulate blood flow.

The main factors leading to varicose veins of the foot

• Venous reflux. If too much pressure is built up in the veins in the legs, the small, thin valves that regulate blood flow are weakened or damaged. Blood can begin to flow backward through the vein (a process called venous reflux), causing blood to pool inside the vein itself and increase intravenous pressure. Swollen and deformed varicose veins appear as a direct result of this process.
• Being overweight or obese can dramatically increase your chances of developing varicose veins in your legs and ankles. Weakened vein valves will struggle to handle the strain that extra body weight places on the veins as they fight gravity to push blood toward the heart.
• High blood pressure. The condition of high blood pressure is common in obese people. In a situation of high blood pressure, blood flow to the lower extremities, including the feet, increases. This can further increase pressure on the circulatory system and veins, damaging the valves and walls of the venous vessels.

• Poor nutrition. Eating processed fats, refined sugars, and excess calories can lead to weight gain while affecting digestion. Protein deficiency and vitamin deficiency can significantly weaken the walls of blood vessels to the load. Poor digestion also reduces the absorption of minerals, leading to further pressure on the circulatory system.
• Stress. The stress-causing chemicals adrenaline and histamine cause inflammation in the walls of the venous vessels in the feet. The blood also pumps harder through the veins, placing additional stress on the valves and walls of the veins.
• Pregnancy. During pregnancy, the body produces extra blood to support the growing fetus. The pressure of the uterus on the main veins located in the retroperitoneal space significantly increases the load on the veins of the lower extremities. Hormones such as estrogen and progesterone are produced at this time in large quantities. This makes the walls of the venous vessels less resistant to stress and increases the likelihood of destruction of the valves and other structures of the veins of the lower extremities.
• Sedentary lifestyle. Inaction and staying in the same place for a long period of time worsens the general blood circulation, leads to stagnation of blood in the lower extremities, increased pressure in the veins, disruption and destruction of the valve apparatus of the venous vessels, varicose veins of the legs and feet.

With so many causal factors, it’s no surprise that so many people experience varicose veins in their feet and ankles at some point in their lives.

Symptoms of varicose veins in the feet

Symptoms of varicose veins in the legs and ankles vary from person to person.

This is what varicose veins look like on the foot

However, the general spectrum of symptoms is general:

• Dark purple or blue veins
• Bulging and twisted veins that are prone to inflammation
• Pain in legs, ankles and feet
• Throbbing, itching and burning in the legs, ankles and feet
• Restless legs syndrome and night cramps
• Heaviness and fatigue in the legs
• Swollen and red veins, sensitive to touch
• Darkening of the skin, ulceration near the ankle – (this indicates severe vein disease)
• Tears in the skin around the veins of the foot (ankle)

Leaky veins in the feet and ankles may also appear as small spider veins. Spider veins are similar to varicose veins, but they are smaller and have a web-like appearance.

How to know if you have varicose veins in your feet and other lower extremities

In some cases, patients will be able to visually detect the presence of vein abnormalities in the feet and ankles. Noticeably large veins may bulge on the top of the foot, or smaller, filiform spider veins may be purple or blue. It may also be accompanied by swelling in the feet and the rest of the leg. Venous ulcers may appear in the lower leg, ankle, or foot (less commonly).
In other cases, patients may not show obvious tangible signs of varicose veins in the lower extremities. However, they may feel pain and throbbing in their feet despite no obvious physical signs.

Should varicose veins of the ankle and foot be treated?

If left untreated or detected for too long, the veins in the foot and ankle can cause serious problems. Problems range from venous eczema, discoloration of the skin and thickening of the tissues of the foot, ankle and lower leg, to the appearance of trophic ulcers. Varicose veins in the feet and ankles can also cause serious and potentially life-threatening blood clots. That is why it is very important that patients with suspected venous problems seek professional medical attention as soon as they begin to notice the above symptoms.

How to identify varicose veins in the foot

The best way to diagnose varicose veins in the ankle and foot is to consult a good phlebologist. Specialists of the Medical Innovation Phlebological Center are experts in identifying venous problems, diagnosing venous pathologies and offering the best solutions for their treatment. The doctor will conduct a set of diagnostic measures to assess the venous blood flow of the lower extremities. A key role in the diagnostic process is played by duplex or triplex ultrasound examination of the veins of the lower extremities.

Ultrasound diagnosis of varicose veins in the foot

This examination gives the phlebologist, a specialist in vascular vein surgery, a three-dimensional analysis of the veins in your legs, including the feet and ankles. This is necessary for an accurate assessment of the venous blood flow of the lower extremities, the detection of non-functioning valves, and venous blood reflux. Ultrasound scanning is today considered the leading method for diagnosing varicose veins, as it provides phlebologists and vascular surgeons with the information they need to accurately assess the condition of the veins and venous outflow of blood from the lower extremities. Once this scan is completed, the phlebologist can identify leading venous flow problems in the lower extremities (including the feet and ankles) before recommending the best treatments to eliminate the symptoms of varicose veins.

Top Ankle and Foot Vein Treatments

Top Foot and Leg Vein Treatments aim to completely remove varicose veins in the feet and ankles. Modern therapies that do this are minimally invasive and performed on an outpatient basis with minimal side effects and exceptional success rates. At the Medical Innovation Center, we use a full range of minimally invasive technologies to eliminate foot vein problems.

Endovenous laser ablation of foot veins

Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) is a proven revolutionary treatment for varicose veins in the feet and ankles. According to modern scientific data, this is the most effective method for the treatment of varicose veins, recognized as the modern gold standard in the removal of varicose veins of the lower extremities. This is made possible by a range of impressive benefits such as fast healing times and excellent long-term efficacy. The laser ablation method uses the thermal energy of a laser to solder varicose veins.

EVLK result of dilated veins in the foot after 1 month

An ultrasonic-guided laser device directs heat energy to the walls of a varicose vein to cause its complete ablation (elimination). Once this has happened, venous blood is redirected to healthy venous vessels. Visible results will appear a few weeks after treatment, when postoperative bruising resolves. The treated vein will naturally dissolve completely within a few months. It is worth noting that the first in Russia, and possibly in the world, the removal of varicose veins on the feet with the help of an endovascular laser was implemented by specialists from the phlebological center MIFTs (Medical Innovation Phlebological Center). This tactic became possible after a deep mastery of work on an endovascular laser generator with a wavelength of 1940 nm. This endovenous laser is the most modern and its potential in the treatment of varicose veins has not yet been fully disclosed.

Liquid and foam sclerotherapy of veins in the feet

Sclerotherapy (sclerobliteration) is a specialized treatment that removes small varicose veins and spider veins in the feet and ankles. It is the ideal treatment for recurrent problems with small varicose veins and can be done in less than 30 minutes without the use of any anesthesia. Foam sclerotherapy uses a foam form of sclerosant, medical foam for sclerobliteration. This form of sclerosant has been used for many years to remove dilated reticular and small varicose veins in various segments of the lower extremities, including the feet. The sclerosant is injected into a vein affected by varicose veins under visual or ultrasound control, which causes obliteration and subsequent complete ablation of the incompetent venous vessel. Most patients notice positive results within a few weeks after treatment with sclerobliteration. Large veins in the legs and ankles may take a little longer to completely disappear.

Result of sclerotherapy of foot spider veins

Liquid sclerotherapy is a similar treatment that removes telangiectasias (spider veins and spider veins). This method is ideal for small intradermal veins, while foam sclerotherapy is better suited for larger venous vessels.

Miniphlebectomy of varicose veins in the foot

Aesthetic miniphlebectomy remains relevant for the removal of varicose veins in the foot. A common disadvantage of the method is damage to the smallest branches of the skin nerves responsible for skin sensitivity and puncture marks after the intervention. Nevertheless, in some cases, it is delicate miniphlebectomy that remains the method of choice when removing varicose veins of the feet.

The result of Varadi miniphlebectomy for dilated veins on the foot

During the consultation and ultrasound examination, the phlebologist will be able to determine exactly which treatment is best for you.

The results of the treatment of varicose veins on the feet

The result of the removal of varicose veins on the back of the foot using laser technology

Foot photo 1 month after laser treatment

The result of the treatment of varicose veins on the foot using EVLK in our center

Photo of removal of varicose veins of the foot 1 month after the intervention

Treatment of varicose veins in the feet at the Moscow Innovation Center of Phlebology

At the Moscow Innovation Phlebologist For many years we have been dealing with the removal of varicose veins in the foot area. We were the first in Russia and one of the first in the world to apply laser obliteration of varicose veins of the foot and today we successfully use this technique on a daily basis. In doing so, we have excellent long-term treatment outcomes for patients.

The only clinic in Russia where foot varicose veins are removed with a laser

Every year, our phlebologists perform hundreds of procedures to eliminate foot varicose veins with good clinical and aesthetic results. To solve the delicate problem of varicose veins of the foot, it is better to turn to experienced professionals who have played an important role in the development and implementation of the most effective methods of treatment.

Patient questions about varicose veins in the feet

How dangerous is varicose veins in the feet?

Varicose veins of the foot refers to the manifestations of an advanced form of varicose veins. This indicates that the patient has long needed professional medical care and the development of possible complications of varicose veins is extremely likely. In addition, varicose veins of the feet locally create severe discomfort and inconvenience in everyday life.

Is it possible to cure varicose veins of the foot?

Yes, with the help of modern techniques, you can completely get rid of varicose veins of the foot. It should be borne in mind that working with varicose veins of the foot requires not only the latest generation of laser equipment, but also the appropriate training of a phlebologist.

Is it necessary to treat varicose veins of the feet?

Varicose veins of the feet require timely treatment, since the presence of this pathology can provoke the development of a number of unpleasant, and sometimes life-threatening complications.

What is the best way to treat varicose veins in the foot?

The tactical approach and the choice of a specific method of treating foot varicose veins in each case is the prerogative of the attending doctor.